MERF
The Musician’s Emergency Resource Foundation
Serving local musicians since 1982
Need assistance? The first step is to ask.
Here are a few different ways to get the ball rolling:
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- Fill out the form (below)
- Send an email: help@merfrocks.com
- In case of emergency, call: 502-727-8873

MERF helps musicians in the Kentucky/Southern Indiana area who’ve had an event and need some help.
For decades we’ve been working to help those musicians who work to provide music and entertainment for you.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to help musicians in need.
Our Vision
We see a world where music are a part of our daily lives. Musicians make that happen. Today, making music is a labor of love where often the musicians who perform for you take home less than the people who serve your food. MERF wants to make sure when hard times fall, we can help those musicians in need.
The Story of MERF
How We Got Started
Where We Are Now
Since then, MERF has provided emergency assistance to Kentuckiana musicians and other entertainment workers for more than three decades, raising over $200,000.00 to fund its mission through annual fundraisers, donations, silent auctions, and sponsorships.
Become a Volunteer Today
Musicians need your help. The Musician’s Emergency Resource Foundation board provides hands-on assistance. Help us help those musicians who create and perform music for you.
Serving Musicians Since 1982
Musicians
$ Raised
Events
You’ve Raised over $200,000 Helping Musicians in Need.

Get in Touch. Get Involved.
Be a music warrior!
See live music. Help MERF keep musicians going.
Louisville, Kentucky
Call Us: (502) 727-8873
Need help or have questions? You can use this form to send us a note.